05 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
1
A nostalgic poem describes a sunlit kitchen where a devoted wife arranges meals at a table for two. She moves through homely tasks as memories of past lively gatherings flood her thoughts, leaving empty chairs and a quiet, sorrowful mood amid everyday routine.
The Fourth celebrations leave Pepperell playful hype, while a Cincinnati Saengerbund festival runs a $55,000 deficit risking the society’s viability. Matthews' Gospel in Boston prompts expansionist readers, and a hot lieutenant governor nomination fight looms as heat rises to 94. George Fred Williams linked to Bryan. minor boy accidents noted yesterday.
The ad notes cheap white checked goods at 3% cents per yard for aprons and dresses, along with 5 cent remnant dimity and stripes. It also reports Macmillan delaying Dor man B Eaton’s Municipalities government work to fall publication, tied to New York Mazet committee investigation.
Houston reports floods devastating a large Texas region. Depths reach 30 feet for six days, turning cotton and melon fields into mud with animal and human carcasses afloat. The flood zone spans about 500 miles by 50 wide, with an estimated 200 deaths and $13 million in losses to farmers and railroads.
Melrose July 6 Reverend D P Livermore husband of Mary A Livermore the famed woman leader died this morning aged 81 He was born in Leicester Massachusetts a Universalist preacher and author of religious works.
Steady rain for a full day floods the Neosho valley in Humboldt Kansas, swamping fields and drowning a farmer. Six feet of water covers the area, raising fears the flood may surpass the 1865 disaster in magnitude and damage.
A morning fire in Tarn's block in Gloucester damaged the Cape Ann Breeze building, with total losses estimated at 58,000 dollars, insured for 40,000 dollars. Fire crews contained the blaze as investigators assess the cause.
A dynamite car cartridge detonated near Odessa during coal mine excavation, killing forty four workers and wounding twenty, according to a German dispatch. The incident highlights dangers faced by miners amid ongoing operations.
Washington reports a war department plan to push Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood to the front. After declining a railroad syndicate presidency, Wood met the President and remained in the army. He is expected to rise to brigadier general, govern Cuba, and possibly commander in chief, thwarting other officers' hopes.
An 8 30 morning alarm from box 19 cited a slight chimney fire at a building on Chapel street owned by F Merrill. At 11 15, box 2 responded to a Merrimack street house near Tilden owned by the Dr Kimball estate for a rag fire, quickly put out. A 6 30 telephone alarm drew a few firemen to a Merrimack street block firestarter by a firecracker.
Night before the Fourth, burglars entered A. J. Keith’s Bridge street grocery. They turned the store upside down seeking money but obtained only $3 after forcing an entrance by removing a pane of glass. The police were notified.
A wheelman in yesterday's parade named Trueworthy says he did give his name to the committee and did refuse it when asked, sparking inquiry into the incident and the handling of participant identifications by organizers.
The Fourth of July observance in Lowell under city council and civic committee auspices drew large crowds and featured a parade through Centralville to City Hall, a firemen’s muster, and children’s entertainments. Veterans from the Mexican and Spanish-American eras rode in carriages, Neptune of Newburyport impressed spectators, and bands from Lowell and nearby towns provided varied music. Despite heat and a few mishaps with firecrackers, the day proceeded with minimal arrests and notable community spirit.
The parade drew crowds along the route with full downtown windows, delayed start, and dawn to dusk anticipation. Judges, prize hopes, and extensive decorations marked a lively observance amid strong civic effort and pride in Lowell’s parade after two subdued prior years.
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health tonic to purify blood. It claims pure blood enables constant laughter and vitality, urging readers to drink the remedy for lasting wellness and happiness.
The Middlesex Women's club runs a summer vacation school at the Mann school house corner of Broadway and Dummer street. On its first day attendance grew from a few at 8:30 to 100 plus by 10, with children learning songs, games, and simple calisthenics under Miss Gertrude Taylor, a trained kindergartner, and helpers.
Public awaits results after the Fourth parade as judges hasten to decide prizes. The parade committee selected the judges but did not disclose names in advance. Ramsay is excluded for missing the parade. Sullivan and Doherty handle the awards with the Portuguese Benefit society and Post 42 receive prizes, while many other prizes require deliberation.
Report notes odd incidents during badge handout to general and sub committees. Some badges vanished in unexplained manner, causing mild intrigue and scheduling detours as organizers trace the missing items.
A drastic midseason sale opens Wednesday morning July 5 offering men and boys high class clothing at 40c on the dollar from top American manufacturers. Remaining stock and odds are cleared at sewing and trimming costs as popular lines are reduced to the pink of fashion. Be on hand Wednesday morning.
In Lowell a parade of press and committee badges marked pride among workers and residents. The committee on accounts meets this afternoon with a likely Fourth committee to approve bills. A balance after payments is forecast. The Lowell Military band failure could save about $125, with possible additional recoupments from other sources.
In this city from July 3 to July 4, several notices record deaths and infant births at various addresses. Jane F Greig aged 43 years 11 months at 387 C street. Frederick 8 Geer aged 83 at 292 High street. John Hines aged 1 year 2 months at 18 Lagrange street. Roland J Ayer infant son at Bolton place off Franklin street. Mary Lauret ta Bratton infant daughter 58 Coburn street. John J Riley aged 4 months 12 days at 65 Front street. Thomas Wayne aged 35 at Lagrange court. Delia BE Sherlock aged 28 at Lowell General hospital. Ann Callahan aged 63 at 27 Front street.
In this city, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Anderson of School street announce the birth of a son. Also in this city, July 3, Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Fay of First street report the birth of a son.
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